Clubs and service organizations are a great way to enhance your life. Here you will find information about everything from book groups and moms' clubs, to genealogical societies!
Take Your Book Group to the Next Level!
Want to receive tips on selecting good reads and hosting great discussions, or be alerted about local book and author events? Register your book group online with The Book Club Connection at Highlands Ranch Library to receive timely emails that will jazz up your book group discussions and provide new ideas for your meetings. Go to www.douglascountylibraries.org and select Locations, Highlands Ranch, Book Club Connection, then Book Club Connection again. Another excellent resource, the Book Club Toolkit, is available for pickup at the library.
Littleton Newcomers Club
The Littleton Newcomers Club is a women's social group that welcomes and supports new residents to Highlands Ranch, Littleton, or the metropolitan area. The Club hosts monthly meetings, social events, golf, bridge, bunko, mah jongg, canasta, group trips, and more. For information, call 303-430-4898.
South-Metro Newcomers Club
Newcomers and old comers alike are invited to join this group that hosts fun activities like golf, bridge, bunko, canasta, tours, teas, luncheons, and charitable activities. Contact Darlene at 303-932-0509 or Gina at 303-814-1435 for more information.
Highlands Ranch Concert Band and Swing Shift
The mission of the Highlands Ranch Concert Band is for local professional and amateur musicians to provide quality educational public concerts with a variety of musical literature; to promote an educational experience for both the musicians and the public attending the concerts; to provide band and ensemble musical arts and entertainment for this area; and to promote a spirit of community, thereby enhancing the quality of life in Highlands Ranch. For more information, email publicity@hrcb.org or visit www.hrcb.org.
Highlands Ranch Community Chorus
Highlands Ranch Community Chorus (HRCC) is a nonprofit volunteer organization founded in 1987. The HRCC seeks to provide a quality singing experience for adults, junior and senior high school students. Concerts include joint participation by area youth choirs and the Highlands Ranch Concert Band, as well as other organizations, broadening the music appreciation and education of participants and audiences alike. The HRCC does not require auditions, just people who love music and singing. To find out about joining the HRCC or upcoming performances, visit www.hrcc-pop.org.
Highlands Ranch Historical Society
Celebrate and learn about the early history of Highlands Ranch. There is much more to the history of Highlands Ranch than meets the eye. Underneath the layer of present-day modernism, lives an excitingly vivid past just waiting to be revealed. President, Caroline T. Smith 303-471-5611. more information
Highlands Ranch Hotrodders
The Highlands Ranch Hot Rodders club is not just open to Highlands Ranch residents. Anyone from the surroundings areas such as Lone tree, Littleton, Parker, Centennial, Castle Rock are welcome. Muscle cars, hot rods, classic cars, sports cars are all welcome. All years of American Muscle cars and Hot Rods are welcome. Import and European cars must be 1980 or older, (Classic / Vintage). For more information email hrhotrod@hotmail.com. Visit our website at www.hrhotrod.com.
Highlands Ranch Lions Club
The Lions Club is always looking for new men and women interested in joining the world's largest service organization. We meet the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, 8555 Quebec, Highlands Ranch. For more information call 303-791-0099.
MOMS Club of Highlands Ranch - East
MOMS Club of Highlands Ranch - East is part of a national organization offering support for women and families during their child-raising years. We offer play groups, weekly activities, mom’s night out and much more. Interested moms living in the eastern half of Highlands Ranch can email ehr_momsclub@yahoo.com.
MOMS Club of Highlands Ranch - West
MOMS Club of Highlands Ranch - West is part of a national organization offering support for women and families during their child-raising years. We offer play groups, weekly activities, mom’s night out and much more. Interested moms living in the western half of Highlands Ranch can email whr_momsclub@yahoo.com.
Widowed Men and Women of America
Widowed Men and Women of America (WMWA) is a non-denominational, non-profit organization helping the widowed rediscover life after the loss of a spouse. With a current membership of about 500, WMWA sponsors events to encourage its members to make new friends and share in social activities. The average age, ratio of employed to retired persons, and number of members varies in each of our seven Links, giving each one a distinctive personality. For more info. go to the web site, www.widowedamerica.org or email link8info@widowedamerica.org.
Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society
Anyone interested in enhancing their own family history or learning more about genealogical research is invited. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month (except for November, which will be on the second Tuesday). Visit www.rootsweb.com/~cohrgs/ for more information.
Help Someone Succeed – Volunteer Today!
The special needs and therapeutic recreation programs are seeking volunteers to assist with classes and the Special Olympics. Volunteers provide participant support during practices, assist with special events, and help participants succeed in the therapeutic recreation classes. Contact Summer Aden at 303-471-7043 to volunteer.
Highlands Ranch Pug Club
Love your pug? Join the club. For more information: www.meetup.com/Highlands-Ranch-Pug-Club
Highlands Ranch Photography Club is for photography enthusiasts to meet monthly in a friendly atmosphere and share their enjoyment in the art of photography and for the purpose of discussing and honing their craft. We meet at the Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., 303-791-7703, every second Tuesday of each month. Alternate dates will be announced for any conflicts with holidays or library closures. Newcomers are always welcome and encouraged to attend. Please visit our website at www.hrphotoclub.com.
Ranch Raconteurs Toastmasters (Public Speaking and Leadership Training)
Need to develop your public-speaking, presentation skills or leadership skills to advance your career? Preparing to interview for a job? Do you want to feel more confident in social settings? Ranch Raconteurs Toastmasters can help you gain the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. This club meets weekly on Thursdays, 6:55- 8:15 p.m. at The Recreation Center at Eastridge. For more information, visit RanchRaconteurs.